Somalia, Fed. Rep.—Rule of Law
Category: GovernanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #205 of 205Updated April 2026
Latest Value
-2.21
2023
YoY Change
+3.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#205
of 205 countries
Maximum
-1.94
2002
Minimum
-2.59
2008
Last
-2.21
Previous
-2.29
Highest
-1.94
Lowest
-2.59
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s rule of law was -2.21 in 2023, ranking #205 out of 205 countries. This represents a +3.3% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was -1.94 (2002) and the lowest was -2.59 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -2.21 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | -2.29 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | -2.28 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | -2.31 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | -2.38 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | -2.3 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | -2.33 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | -2.32 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -2.32 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | -2.36 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | -2.41 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | -2.42 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | -2.34 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | -2.41 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | -2.45 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | -2.59 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | -2.42 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | -2.35 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | -2.22 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | -2.29 | -11.7% |
| 2003 | -2.05 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | -1.94 | +11.6% |
| 2000 | -2.19 |
Top Countries — Rule of Law
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 1.97 | 2023 |
| 2 | Denmark | 1.91 | 2023 |
| 3 | Norway | 1.83 | 2023 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 1.76 | 2023 |
| 5 | Singapore | 1.75 | 2023 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 1.75 | 2023 |
| 7 | Austria | 1.75 | 2023 |
| 8 | Iceland | 1.72 | 2023 |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 1.71 | 2023 |
| 10 | New Zealand | 1.71 | 2023 |